Darcy Ind
French Lessons with a University of Sheffield Educator for All Levels
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Darcy Ind
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
About your french tutor
I’m Darcy Ind ,a Bachelors-educated tutor with over 5 years of experience specializing in French classes. From academic French to conversational practice, I offer personalised learning in French writing,speaking and even travel French. My specialities include career guidance, homework help and test prep strategies. I cater to students of all levels,be it college,school or adult /professionals. Comfortable with diverse special needs, I provide expert teaching in French pronunciation skills, culture immersion and more. Let’s embark on your French learning journey together. If you would like to learn more about my experience, qualifications, teaching styles or specialisms,please don’t hesitate to get in contact with me.
Darcy graduated from The University of Sheffield
French tutor expertise
Conversational French
Test prep strategies
French conversation practice
Homework help
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Types of learners for french classes
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French classes at a glance
In my classes, I focus on enhancing grammar, speaking, writing skills, conversational practice and pronunciation training. I offer personalized tutoring in various French subjects like French for beginners, French Writing, Speaking, Acadmeic and Travel French, ensuing a comprehensive learning experience. I leverage a mix of interactive online tools like Google Meets, Zoom and educational platforms to conduct engaging and effective lessons. With a tailored curriculum, I cater to students of all levels, including school, college and professional / adult learners, with a class size of 50+. My methodology strengths lie in providing interactive lessons that cater to diverse learning styles, ultimately helping students excel in their French learning journey.
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French
French Speaking
French Writing
Conversational French
Travel French
French for Beginners
French concepts taught by Darcy
The Tutor and Student reviewed the present indicative and present subjunctive conjugations of the French verbs 'fair' and 'ali'. They practiced translating sentences using these verbs and worked on pronunciation and spelling, with a plan to cover more verbs in future lessons.
Present Indicative Conjugation of 'Ali'
Indicative vs. Subjunctive Moods
Present Subjunctive of 'Ali'
Present Subjunctive of 'Fair'
Present Indicative Conjugation of 'Fair'
The Tutor and Student reviewed Spanish grammar, focusing on the application of the subjunctive mood in various sentence structures and after specific conjunctions. They practiced translating sentences and identifying correct verb conjugations, with a plan to continue reinforcing these concepts.
Esper (To Wait/To Hope)
Reflexive Verbs: 'Yamarse' vs. 'Yamar'
Conjunctions of Time: 'Hasta Que' and Subjunctive Mood
'El Modelo' vs. 'El Modo' and 'El Tamano'
Indicative vs. Subjunctive in Purpose Clauses
'Para' for Purpose and Destination
The student and tutor focused on the Spanish subjunctive mood within adverbial clauses, reviewing its uses with conjunctions like 'cuando', 'escapa', and 'aunque'. They practiced translating sentences and applying rules related to subject change and certainty to determine when to use the subjunctive versus the indicative. The student was advised to read carefully and translate precisely for accuracy.
Subjunctive Mood Triggers
Adverbial Clauses and the Subjunctive
Indicative vs. Subjunctive vs. Infinitive
Conjunctions: 'An' and 'Mientras'
The student and tutor engaged in a conversational French practice session, focusing on vocabulary for time, daily routines, and leisure activities. They reviewed verb tenses, idiomatic expressions, and practiced sentence construction, with the student assigned homework to write a paragraph about hobbies incorporating different tenses.
Asking and Telling Time
Near Future Tense (Futur Proche)
Using 'Prendre' vs. 'Avoir' for Meals
Distinguishing Types of Shopping
Expressing Hobbies and Free Time
The student and tutor reviewed French verb conjugations, focusing on the present indicative and present subjunctive moods. They practiced conjugating regular and irregular -er, -ir, and -re verbs through various exercises, reinforcing rules and identifying patterns. The tutor also offered strategies for continued practice and proposed a new lesson structure to include speaking exercises.
French Verb Conjugation: Regular -ER Verbs
French Verb Conjugation: Present Subjunctive
French Verb Conjugation: -RE Verbs (Present Indicative)
Special Cases: Verbs starting with a vowel or silent 'h'
Irregular Verbs: *Comprendre* and *Prendre*
The Tutor and Student reviewed the French verb 'fair', focusing on its conjugation and its use in common daily activities such as shopping, washing dishes, and doing laundry. They then practiced incorporating this verb into sentences with family members and days of the week, with the Tutor emphasizing consistent practice outside of lessons.
The Verb 'Fair' in French
French Days of the Week
Combining Verbs
Activities
and Time
Distinguishing Shopping Types
Tools & techniques used in french classes
Translation tools
Writing prompts
Grammar practice
Dictation tools
Interactive french lessons
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Parent feedback
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